Political Quotes

“today the Supreme Court, in the case of the United States v. Texas, rendered an interim victory for the rule of law in America. It is a victory for the constitutional process by which Congress passes laws, and the President faithfully executes those laws. He has taken an oath to do that. He is the chief law enforcement officer in America, and Congress is the body that passes and makes laws. We have immigration laws, most of which have been on the books for many years. They reflect the decided view of the government and people of the United States of America. Those laws must be enforced in an effective and consistent way. The decision that was made today means that the injunction issued below stands, at least on an interim basis. In other words, an order was issued by the lower court to block the President of the United States from carrying out a series of actions that he wants to carry out, but could not because he lacks the authority. It is a huge, significant constitutional matter. If you remember, colleagues, it wasn't too long ago that we had a national debate and vote about reforming immigration laws in the United States. I believe that was not a good reform. We debated it and it failed in the Congress. It did not get the support of both Houses, although it did get the support of the Senate. The proposal failed. The American people spoke clearly on it. They contacted us in large numbers.…”